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	Bruce dumes added to a forum topic: The hidden benefits of... I wanted to say that those who've never uploaded an audio or video, there really are some hidden benefits from doing it. You can get feedback from some of the best players in the...
	Bruce dumes left a comment on: Chicago Blues Fundamentals Stop Time Verses Hey Duke -- I decided to go back through some of the older lessons to catch up with some of the techniques you've gone over in the past. I really enjoyed doing this song -- trying...
	Steve lauder liked a comment: Yes Steve, It's an Epi pro model. Cool guitar at a reasonable price.
	Duke robillard left a comment on: I'm Confessin' Soloing Lesson 1 Yes Steve, It's an Epi pro model. Cool guitar at a reasonable price.
	Steve lauder left a comment on: I'm Confessin' Soloing Lesson 1 Duke This will be a great challenge for me. Looking forward to it. Nice LP, is that a Pro model? I had one many years ago and I miss it. Steve
	Bill added to a forum topic: which guitar to play? Les Paul played until he died at 94. Check out this video at around 8:40. He's in his sixties when he played this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJaNMZmBR6E
	Duke robillard published a lesson: I'm Confessin' Soloing Lesson 1 Greetings folks, This week we are working on soloing over the first two A sections of Confessin.' I take a different approach this week and show you some basic ideas for soloing...
	Bruce dumes added to a forum topic: which guitar to play? I never got the 10ths as good as Dean, but passable, when I was practicing them. It is a technique that is "use it or lose it", and it's been a few years now since I was doing...
	Duke robillard added to a forum topic: which guitar to play? Hi Bruce, I suppose you do nearly anything if you really are persistent and practice a ton. My hands have been slowing down gradually for years. I must say playing a lot hasn't...
	Bruce dumes added to a forum topic: which guitar to play? I know this thread is a bit old now, but since I'm relatively new here, I'm adding my 2 cents. I wanted to make a point about small hands. I'm 5'6", and consequently have pretty...
	Jerry portnoy left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Hi Robert, Just landed in Buenos Aires. Give me 2-3 days and I'll have a chance to answer.
	Bob piscura left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Good morning Jerry, did you see the video and question that I sent you about can't get no grindin a few days ago? If that's too muck of an "off lesson" question I understand...
	Jerry portnoy left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Yeah, her timing and phrasing were impeccable. Your description was spot on.
	Shorty garcia left a comment on: I'm Confessin' Final A Section Melody vanilla AND chocolate!
	Allan mandell left a comment on: Gypsy Woman Last Verse thanks Duke - will do ! (and will put more sensitivity into the rakes - for some reason I got into a rip-the-strings-off sound when I was playing this, who knows why)
	Bruce dumes left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Very well and very passionately put, Jerry. I remember when I first heard Billie Holiday as a kid around 1970, and being on pins and needles waiting for her to finish a phrase...
	Duke robillard left a comment on: I'm Confessin' Chords Hi Jerry, If I understand you correctly, you want to know if the very last chord is Ab maj7? yes taht is the final chord at the end of the song. Hope that answers your question...
	Jerry portnoy left a comment on: Sentimental Journey Backing Track Hi Boyd, Your progress may be slower than you'd like but you are making some progress and as long as you're enjoying the process don't give up. Persistence often trumps talent.
	Bob piscura left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Thanks for the time with such a complete answer. This had been some journey that I'm on. I believe in surrounding myself with people who are better than I am at whatever I want to...
	Bruce dumes added to a forum topic: iPad & iPhone App Beta Test Mike - According to the Apple site, it's "iPad (3rd generation) Early 2012 model A1416 64GB". I've tried doing a hard reboot, but that didn't help. I think the idea of...
	Jerry portnoy left a comment on: Sentimental Journey Backing Track Hi Boyd, Timing and precision of your bends remain your biggest obstacles though there are places where you're very close. Here's an idea that might help. This is a link to the...
	Jerry portnoy left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Hi Robert, Music is comprised of notes and spaces. The silences are as important as the notes and give time to let what you've played register and resonate in the listener. Better...
	Mike caren added to a forum topic: iPad & iPhone App Beta Test Hi Bruce --- sorry about that and very good find. Can you double check what kind of iPad you have? It works fine on an iPad 3 Retina running 7.1.1 --- so it's likely an iPad /...
	Mike caren added to a forum topic: iPad & iPhone App Beta Test Hi Bruce --- great catch, thank you. These lessons should be disabled because they're Flash --- we will put in our list for the next release. For the downloads --- we are...
	Bruce dumes added to a forum topic: iPad & iPhone App Beta Test Mike - I also find that on my iPad, the app crashes when I try to change playback speed, either from the upper right hand corner link or the button in with the tab. It crashes...
	Bob piscura left a comment on: Nature of the Blues Jerry ,That is what I call the blues! Slow and soulfull! Have you found it hard to get lead guitar players to enjoy the space that you leave? My lead guitarist is always telling...
	Duke robillard left a comment on: Gypsy Woman Last Verse Sound good and raw Allan, The blues ain't for everyone ya know! One suggestion on the D chord rakes, they sound better if played lightly. It's more of a background part. Keep on...
	Duke robillard left a comment on: Gypsy Woman Intro & First Chorus Thanks David!
	Duke robillard left a comment on: Gypsy Woman Intro & First Chorus Sounds great Steve! Duke
	Duke robillard left a comment on: Gypsy Woman Intro & First Chorus Very good job Giorgio! Sounds great, Duke